title: [The use of coral in bone surgery. Results following 4 years of utilization].
abstract: The authors have used Porites coral as a bone substitute in more than 200 patients since 1985, initially for reconstruction after craniotomy or removal of graft from the iliac crest. Encouraging results have prompted wider use. No complications have occurred. The biological properties of coral are described. It is easily available and appears to be a promising bone substitute.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie, C.H.U. Cochin, Paris, France.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Loty
authors.forename: F X
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: Roux
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Courpied
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Postel
mesh_terms: D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals; D002119:Calcium Carbonate
vernacular_title: Utilisation du corail en chirurgie osseuse. Résultats après 4 ans d'utilisation.